Otoplasty Surgery

Otoplasty Surgery in Turkey

The prominent ear problem affects the appearance of both adults and children negatively and can be a mockery among peers. The two anatomical causes of the disease, seen in approximately 1-2% of the population, are the excessive height of the turbinate (the shell-shaped cartilage just behind the ear canal) and the weak formation or absence of the antihelical fold (the Y-shaped part of the upper ear cartilage). These conditions cause the ear to be in an excessively turned-out position. In addition, the top of the ear facing forward rather than behind. Surgery is required for children and adults to treat prominent ears. Surgery to correct abnormally protruding or misshapen ears is called otoplasty surgery. Otoplasty aims to shape the ear cartilage and make the ear more aesthetically pleasing with the head and facial contours.

How is otoplasty surgery performed?

The surgery begins with a comprehensive examination. During the medical examination, your surgeon determines the procedures required to make your ears look beautiful and the points that need to correct in the ear. The surgery takes about one to two hours. It can be performed under general anesthesia for children and local anesthesia or general anesthesia for adults, depending on the preference and scope of the operation.

During the otoplasty, the surgeon first creates a small incision on the back of the outer ear, in the fold where the ear and head meet. The reason for making the incision here is to ensure that it is not visible from the outside. Thanks to the incision, excess skin or cartilage remove to create an aesthetically beautiful and symmetrical appearance in the ear. Sometimes it may not be necessary to remove the cartilage to achieve the desired result. In such cases, it only uses sutures to fix the ears and cartilage in a permanent position. Finally, the operation completes by using stitches to the ear while it heals and a dressing to protect the ear from infection.

Does otoplasty leave scars?

If an incision makes, a small white or silvery scar may remain behind the patient’s ear. To camouflage the scar the incision makes in the natural fold behind the ear or where the ear skin meets the scalp. The scar is not noticeable from the outside unless you look carefully behind the ear.

On the other hand, many patients are candidates for incision-less otoplasty. In suitable patients, the ear can correct with suturing techniques without making any incisions. In incisionless otoplasty, recovery time is shorter, and swelling is less compared to traditional methods. Whether or not incision otoplasty is suitable for you or your patient can only be understood by examination.

The recovery process after otoplasty surgery

The outcome of the surgery is mostly successful. Most patients find that their appearance changes dramatically after otoplasty. Mild to moderate swelling, numbness, and pain may occur after ear surgery. Physical activity should be limited until the wound has fully healed. Visible healing occurs within a few days, while full recovery takes several weeks. It recommends that the patient sleep on his back until complete recovery. A headband can use to keep the ears from moving for up to two weeks after surgery. Ears surgery carries relatively few risks.

Can I get price information for otoplasty surgery in Istanbul?

Each patient has individually different anatomy and aesthetic goals. For this reason, people who want to have ear surgery should examine to get personalized treatment recommendations and price information. On the other hand, price sharing in the field of health is not legal in Turkey. You can reach my assistant by using our contact information and get average price information.